2008-2009 Conference and Half-Day Forum Schedule
We are excited to announce a new series of Conferences and Half-Day Forums for the 2008/2009 school year
October 3, 2008: 4th Annual All Means All Conference!
Please join us on Friday, October 3, 2008 at the Curry Student Center at Northeastern University for the 4th annual All Means All Conference - Welcoming Children and Youth of All Abilities in Out-of-School Time Programs. This year’s conference will provide program staff the opportunity to take workshops on a range of inclusion-related topics focused on children with both physical and intellectual disabilities geared specifically for afterschool and OST settings.
To register for this conference, please click here.
To download a Registration Packet, please click here.
If your organization would like to provide a Resource & Exhibit Table, please click here.
June 5, 2009: 9am-12noon - Quality Half-Day Forum. Location TBD.
Please RSVP for all Conferences and Half-Day Forums at info@bostnet.org or 617-720-1290 x 232
For twelve years, BOSTnet has been providing free, monthly Leadership Roundtables for directors, managers, and supervisors of out-of-school time programs.We are excited to announce a new series of Roundtables for the 2008/2009 school year that provide on site staff free training opportunities that are sequenced and integrated into a larger framework on program quality. These trainings are designed specifically for staff that work directly with children and youth and will provide an overall introduction to quality standards in the context of OST as a unique setting for youth development.
Autumn Series 2008
September 4th Quality Environments for Youth: Promoting Positive Environments. An introduction to the concept of environment and the elements that make up a quality OST program. This Foundational Training will provide basic advice for new staff, and a refresher course for returning staff. This event is approved for 2.5 hours of training by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). Boston Public Library, Mezzanine Conference Room, 700 Bolyston Street, Boston, MA 10 AM - 12 Noon.
November 6th Quality Environments for Youth: Promoting Positive Behavior. Behavior support training based on BOSTnet’s innovative PPB model. The best practices and lessons learned from two years of piloting in Boston and the surrounding area will be covered giving attendees practical advice and skills to use on-site. This event is approved for 2.5 hours of training by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). Boston Public Library, Mezzanine Conference Room, 700 Bolyston Street, Boston, MA 10 AM - 12 Noon.
December 4th Quality Environments for Youth: Project-Based Learning. Approaches to activities from project-based to experiential learning. Staffs learn ways to sequence activities, add a dash of fun to learning, and make homework time more exploratory. This event is approved for 2.5 hours of training by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). Boston Public Library, Mezzanine Conference Room, 700 Bolyston Street, Boston, MA 10 AM - 12 Noon.
Spring Series-2009
February 5th Advocacy Day Preparation. Provide large group discussion on field issues and policy/budget developments in preparation for the annual Afterschool and OST Lobby Day. Location TBD 10 AM - 12 Noon.
March 5th Quality Environments for Youth: Family and Community Relationships. Advice and strategies for staff on creating strong staff relations, and engaging families and broader community. Boston Public Library, Mezzanine Conference Room, 700 Bolyston Street, Boston, MA 10 AM - 12 Noon.
April 2nd Quality Environments for Youth: Creating an Inclusive Program. Overview of inclusion strategies and resources based on the Lead to Opportunities for Youth with Disabilities (LOYD), a multi-year BOSTnet initiative. Boston Public Library, Mezzanine Conference Room, 700 Bolyston Street, Boston, MA 10 AM - 12 Noon.
North Shore Directors Leadership Roundtable Series 2008/2009
Sponsored by For Kids Only Afterschool and the United Way of Merrimack Valley and Massachusetts Bay, and hosted by the Gregg Neighborhood House at 106 Broad Street in Lynn, North Shore Leadership Roundtables address the needs of directors, managers, and supervisors of out-of-school time programs. Developed and facilitated by BOSTnet, these are free training opportunities that are sequenced and integrated into a larger framework on program quality.
Topics this year include Promoting Positive Environments, Promoting Positive Behavior, Project-Based Learning, Family and Community Relationships, and Creating an Inclusive Program. Many of these Leadership Roundtables qualify for EEC professional development hours. Roundtables occur during the academic year the third Wednesday of September, October, November, February, and March 10 AM – 12 Noon.
Autumn Series 2008
September 17th Quality Environments for Youth: Promoting Positive Environments. An overview of quality elements for OST programs and identification of key issues of stakeholder expectations, staff needs, and program management. The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) approve this event for 2.5 hours of training.
October 10th Quality Environments for Youth: Promoting Positive Behavior. Behavior support training based on BOSTnet’s innovative PPB model. The best practices and lessons learned from two years of piloting in Boston and the surrounding area will be covered giving attendees practical advice and skills to use on-site. The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) approve this event for 2.5 hours of training.
November 11th Quality Environments for Youth: Project-Based Learning. Approaches to activities from project-based to experiential learning. Staffs learn ways to sequence activities, add a dash of fun to learning, and make homework time more exploratory. The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) approve this event for 2.5 hours of training.
Spring Series-2009
February 18th Quality Environments for Youth: Family and Community Relationships. Advice and strategies for staff on creating strong staff relations, and engaging families and broader community. This event is pending approval for 2 hours of training by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC).
March 18th Quality Environments for Youth: Creating an Inclusive Program. Overview of inclusion strategies and resources based on the Lead to Opportunities for Youth with Disabilities (LOYD), a multi-year BOSTnet initiative. This event is pending approval for 2 hours of training by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC).
To attend this event, please RSVP to zgola@bostnet.org or contact Peter C. Griffin at griffin@bostnet.org or call 617-720-1290 X 230 for more information or to sponsor any part of this series.
